How to apply to a graduate program
We’re thrilled that you’re considering the Jacobs School of Music for your graduate studies!
Step 1: Apply to the IU Graduate School
Submit your IU Graduate School application by December 1. The application fee is $70.
If you are a current JSOM graduate student, your process is different! Apply for a new graduate program here.
Step 2: Apply to the Jacobs School of Music
The deadline to complete the Jacobs School Supplemental Application is December 1. The application fee is $95.
You should also include the following with this application:
- Prescreening materials (if applicable)
- Academic materials such as transcripts and/or TOEFL or IELTS score (if your native language is not English). Academic materials may also be sent via email. Documents must be sent directly from institutions or testing centers. International students should submit their academic records to the Office of International Services.
- Email addresses for three recommenders who will receive a secure link to upload their letters after you submit this application.
Step 4: Complete your audition and/or interview
Complete an audition and/or interview, as applicable to your program. Please visit your department's audition page for information on your requirements.
Special note for international students
If you are applying as an international student, you will need to submit additional documents to both Jacobs and the Office of International Services.
Learn more about application requirements for international students
Additional application information
Undergraduate international applicants
If your native language is not English, please visit IU's admissions standards page for the requirements on how to meet demonstration of english proficiency.
Graduate applicants
If your native language is not English, you must submit a TOEFL score, demonstrating your level of English proficiency.
Minimum scores
- Master of Music applicants: 84 (internet), 223 (computer), 560 (paper)
- Performer Diploma and Artist Diploma applicants: 65 (internet), 183 (computer), 510 (paper)
- Doctor of Music applicants: 100 (internet), 250 (computer), 600 (paper)
Applicants in Voice (all), Piano (D.M. only), Conducting, Musicology, and Graduate Music Education must submit scores by December 1. All other applicants must submit scores by March 1. There are no exceptions to these requirements and scores must be submitted in order for an admission decision to be made.
You should expect an admissions decision from us no later than April 1. The enrollment response date for graduate students is April 15 and for undergraduate students is May 1.
The Jacobs School Supplemental application gives you the opportunity to express your preference for individual faculty members.
Studio Placement is based on space availability in faculty studios and student requests. Upon admission, please reach out directly to your preferred teacher to confirm your studio. All incoming students are guaranteed placement with a faculty member by orientation week.
Spring admission (students beginning in January) is limited and is dependent upon space availability in individual departments.
For optimal merit-based financial aid consideration, fall admission is encouraged.
Please contact the Office of Music Admissions if interested in spring admission.